York County sewers helped re-create 'Star-Spangled Banner' flag

The York County Heritage Trust's monthly Second Saturday program will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Historical Society Museum, 250 E. Market St.

The program will feature the story of four York County sewers who helped recreate the flag that inspired the writing of the "Star Spangled Banner."
September 2014 will mark the 200th anniversary of the bombardment of Fort McHenry during The War of 1812. A large American flag, having survived the attack, gained national fame as it inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the song. To commemorate the anniversary, a group of 200 sewers recreated the original 42- by 30-foot flag. Hear about the project from four York County sewers who participated in the six-week process of bringing the historic flag "back to life."

All Second Saturday sessions are free and open to the public. No registration is required.